I arrived back in Finland just in time to see the year change. I had wanted to see the fireworks down by the harbor, but I was far too tired after a long day of travel and gallivanting around Helsinki.
All this travel, however, is way too expensive and too bittersweet. I won't be returning to Connecticut for a while, since I need to plant my feet firmly in the Finnish soil.
Anyway, here are some more pictures from my lovely trip.
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All this travel, however, is way too expensive and too bittersweet. I won't be returning to Connecticut for a while, since I need to plant my feet firmly in the Finnish soil.
Anyway, here are some more pictures from my lovely trip.
An old dirt road near my house that leads to the former site of a congregational church.
Winter actually happened this year.
My farewell dinner, courtesy of my dad. If you must know, I housed the lobster and left the steak. Dad'll have steak sandwiches.
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I became an aunt while home, and had a chance to meet my nephew. Photo taken by the new mother herself.
Sushi in CT.
Sushi in Helsinki.
Cafe in Helsinki. Trying not to fall asleep whilst musing about moving to a bigger city.
I'm hungry and jet lagged, which might be obvious from my choice of photos. Still, I'm here, and I'm here to stay. It's time to begin making the most of my life in Finland.
Welcome back to Finland. Visiting home, then leaving again is always bittersweet. I ventured back for the first time since moving to Helsinki last November for Thanksgiving. The first few weeks back were difficult, especially with the weather change and all. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you Elena! I hope you will keep those posts coming with words, as well as pictures.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back...that's a very memorable experience to be an aunt. I had the same pleasure with my bro's baby who decided to be born 1,5 days before we were scheduled to fly back to Finland ha ha...R2 and I were waiting for his birth right outside the labour room (could hear SIL's screaming etc.) HE HE HE...
ReplyDeleteAnd here's to the new year and your putting down more roots in Finland!!! :-D